(a) whether the Government has taken any decision to grant permission to import
certain consumer goods;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor;
(c) whether the Government has imposed any terms and conditions for such imports;
(d) if so, the details thereof and its likely impact on domestic production and small
scale industries; and
(e) the reaction of the Government thereon?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY(SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH)
(a)to(e) : India has been following a continuous policy of removal of Quantitative
Restrictions on imports since 1991. India removed all quantitative restrictions on
imports except those necessitated, inter alia, on grounds of health, security, public
morals and environment in the year 2001. All imports in the country are subject to
applicable customs duty. Such imports are being closely monitored by the
Government and the Government resorts to suitable corrective measures as and
when required.